VegNews Twitter Chats

March 20, 2011

We're thrilled to host monthly Twitter Chats with superstars in the vegan world to discuss all the latest topics that are important to the vegan community.

Never participated in a Twitter Chat before? Don't worry. We have a handy guide to explain it all. Join us at the hashtag #vegnewschat. VegNews editors will be hosting the discussion, and you don't need to have a Twitter account to join.

Do you love photographing your amazing vegan meals, but want to take your skills to the next level? Or are you interested in starting your own food blog, but need some basic pointers on taking gorgeous images? The VegNews food photographers are here to answer all of your questions and provide tricks of the trade that will turn your photos from ho-hum to showstopping. Transcript here.

Are you raising vegan kids, thinking about it, or just curious about what it takes to be a successful vegan parent? We're pulling together a panel of experts who will provide fascinating insight on this popular subject. Transcript here.

While vegan eating can be decadent (hello, vegan doughnuts), we asked a panel of vegan nutritionists and doctors to share their tips for a healthy plant-based diet. Join us as we get healthy in 2012. Transcript here.

We bring you vegan cookbook superstar duo Terry Hope Romero and Isa Chandra Moskowitz for Pie Cha(r)t: a graphic discussion of divisible desserts. The team's latest cookbook, Vegan Pie in the Sky, is a drool-worthy cornucopia of pies. We nearly died when we featured the Boston Cream Cake Pie in our September+October issue. Chat with this dynamic duo and get the latest scoop on vegan desserts. Transcript here.

We discuss fall trends in our "Compassionate Fashion" chat to discover the truth behind labeling laws, the real cost of fashion with top vegan stylemakers, and where to find the best deals on cruelty-free clothing. Save the date and join us for a fascinating conversation. Transcript here.

We bring you some of our favorite vegan bloggers to discover how they've turned their blog into cookbook deals, full-time jobs, and more. Want to take your vegan blog to the next level? Join us and learn from the brightest minds blogging today. Transcript here.

In our July+August issue, we give you the scoop on six animal sanctuaries where you can stay overnight for the ultimate compassionate vacation. Now, we're excited to bring you one hour of scintillating conversation with a group of heartwarming animal sanctuaries from around the country. From rescuing animals to the day-to-day life of animal advocates working in the field, we'll chat with several sanctuaries to learn more about how they aid animals and what we can do to help. Transcript here.

Fresh from his Just Eats Tour, where he traveled from New York to California in a Volkswagon van, we'll talk with Gene about what's changed since he first started this journey 25 years ago and how far we've come and where we're going in the animal movement. We'll also discover his favorite dining spots across the US! Transcript here.

Are you trying to plan your perfect vegan wedding without stress (is that even possible?)? Well, we’ve got you covered. Our May Twitter Chat gives you access to vegan wedding planners, our VN wedding couples, vegan food vendors, and more. Ask all the questions to our couples who have been there and done that—and quite beautifully, we might add. Transcript here.

If you've been dying to launch your own vegan sweater Etsy empire or sell your artisanal chocolates online, we've gathered the experts in the business world to help you get your ideas off the ground. Joining our chat will be the founders of several great vegan businesses will be on hand to share tips, challenges, and the secrets of success in starting a vegan enterprise. Transcript here.

Our second Twitter Chat is with two very special guests, Doron Petersan, the baking genius behind Sticky Fingers Bakery, and Kim Garr, the LA baker serving up tasty treats for her online shop, C’est La V Bakeshop. These fabulous ladies, fresh from their Food Network Cupcake Warsepisode, will dish the behind-the-scenes dirt of what it's like to whip up vegan cupcakes fast and furiously.